When one thinks about the video games with the best music out there, a lot of times RPGs are the first to come to mind. Of course, once RPGs with good music come to mind, Final Fantasy will inevitably follow. Arguably being the face of the genre, Final Fantasy tends…
In the nearly 30 years the Pokémon franchise has existed, it has grown to become a globe-spanning empire. Beyond even the video games themselves, Pokémon has a wide array of content to enjoy. One of the most popular is the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which has been carrying along since…
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon, where Pokémon’s type can change to one of the 18 different types available in-game. Not to mention, Pokémon will receive…
The NES Classic Edition may be sold out, but those who haven’t had luck snagging a Nintendo Switch are in luck! Both Toys”R”Us and Best Buy have confirmed that restocks of the hybrid console will be available in-store on Friday, April 28th. Nintendo Switch will be back in stock…
If there’s a group that can match the enthusiasm of the Nintendo community, it’s undoubtedly Lego fans. Thanks to the power of Lego Ideas, fans from both worlds can come together to create something truly magical: a Lego set based on The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. …
Well known for its World of Nintendo line, toy company Jakks Pacific seems to be planning to make the most of this year’s Splatoon 2 launch by releasing new figures celebrating the title. A recent press release from Jakks Pacific has shed some light on sales from the previous year…
Starter Pokémon are some of the most likely to make an impression on their trainer. More than any other Pokémon, they tend to grow alongside you — the game developers know this, which is why a lot of care goes into the Pokémons’ designs. Pokémon Sun & Moon’s trio of…
Nintendo of America has announced that a Splatoon 2 tournament is coming to E3 2017! Not a whole lot of other details were announced at this time, other than the fact that this will be a pre-release tournament. A #Splatoon2 pre-release, exhibition tournament is coming to #E32017! Stay tuned…
Alolan Pokémon have finally arrived in Pokémon Shuffle! Starting today, players can log into the mobile puzzler and encounter familiar Alolan Pokémon, including a special stage featuring Litten. You can watch the first trailer below, and check out the official press release for even more details underneath the video. …
Rejoice Sonic fans, because we’ve just gotten a new look at Sonic Forces! While the gameplay revealed at SXSW focused on Modern Sonic’s boosting and constant action, this gives us a full run-through of the latest Green Hill Zone by Classic Sonic. Keep an eye out for some animations straight…
To celebrate Easter, that most egg-filled of holidays, Niantic kicked off a new event in Pokémon GO earlier this month focusing on all things ovoid. During the celebrations, Pokémon Eggs hatched quicker and offered up more candy, giving players of incentive to start incubating. Now, via an official Facebook post,…
Being Nintendo’s latest foray into the fighting game genre, ARMS borrows more than a few gameplay staples from the classics. Case in point – alternate color palettes for fighters. Typically used to differentiate fighters in clone matches, variable color schemes are a must for many fans. Now, on the heels…
It’s been a long time coming for one of the most popular faces in the series among Western audiences, but Ike is finally coming to Fire Emblem Heroes. He’ll be bringing along Soren, Titania, and Mist to represent the Greil Mercenaries core in full. Judging by their revealed skills, Ike…
Welcome to the Daily Wiretap! Each day the team here at Nintendo Wire works tirelessly to bring you the best, most relevant late-breaking Nintendo news this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. To help make ingesting all these meaty stories easier than Kirby hopped up on Miracle Fruit, we’ve compiled…
Not much has been shown off regarding the story in Splatoon 2 in the months since its announcement. All we’ve seen so far is a quick shot of Marie in a trailer, looking grim and mysterious. This all changed tonight, when Nintendo revealed Squid Sisters Stories, a section of the…
